Istanbul Travel Guide
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Istanbul is such a diverse city that it's almost impossible to split it up into definable districts. The only real distinction that can be made is between the European and Asian sides, which are separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Stretching from the Black Sea, straddling across the Bosphorus, touching the Sea of Marmara, Istanbul, with an estimated … Read Istanbul introduction
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Named after the famous French novelist, the elegant Pierre Loti Hotel is a short walk from the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia and all of the other historical …
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i LOVED istanbul! the weather(always sunny), atmosphere(both oriental and modern), food (mmmm.. :) ) and historical places (there are so many!) were amazing! moreover Turkish people were so helpfull ... more
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Introduction
Straddling the Bosphorus, its skyline studded with domes and minarets, İstanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Its history tracks back from Byzantium to Constantinople to its place at the head of the Ottoman Empire. Today it hums as Turkey's cultural heart and good-time …
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Aya Sofya Called Hagia Sofia in Greek, Sancta Sophia in Latin and the Church of the Divine Wisdom in English, İstanbul's most famous monument has long and fascinating history. Built by Emperor Justinian, it was constructed on the site of Byzantium's acropolis, which had also been the site of …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 13000000 Area : 98km² Longitude / Latitude : 29.0060005188 / 41.0660018921 Currency : New Turkish Lira (TRL) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there İstanbul's Atatürk Airport is Turkey's largest and busiest. Any number of popular regular services from the Middle East, the USA, Australia and Europe land here. Although the city's major airline, İstanbul Airlines, went bust, the main domestic carrier, …
History
Recent History However, recently İstanbul has undergone a renaissance, with its infrastructure being upgraded, its cultural life emphasised and its political tenor increasingly influenced by the West. Indeed, Turkey's bid to join the EU is underpinned by the fact that these days its …
Weather
Turkey has seven climatic regions. İstanbul is situated in the Marmara region, which includes eastern Thrace and Edirne. It's a countryside of rolling steppeland and low hills with an average yearly rainfall of 668mm (26.3in). Rainfall is highest (between 80mm/3.1in and 100mm/3.9in per …
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Istanbul City Guide
Istanbul has a glorious history, some of it acquired under its previous names of Byzantium and Constantinople. The ancient city was founded by a man named Byzas, from the prompting of the oracle at Delphi, around 657 B.C. Today Istanbul is a huge metropolis connecting continents, cultures, and …
Overview
Istanbul is a divided city, split by the Bosporus, the narrow channel that separates Europe from Asia. Ironically, the Asian side holds Western-style suburbs, while the European side contains old Istanbul, a wonderland of mosques, opulent palaces, and Byzantine ruins from the city's 16 …
Istanbul is a must,
and much of the rest of the country is fascinating too. Most Brits go for the beaches, many of which are beautiful, and the sailing, although some areas, such as Bodrum, have been tackified beyond repair. Historical sites of interest abound, from Ephesus to Gallipolli. The further east you go, the …
Where to eat & what to do
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Popular Attractions in Istanbul
- 1.Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia / St. Sophia)
- 2.Conrad International Pool
- 3.Istanbul Riding Club
- 4.Sporting
- 5.Platform Garanti Contemporary Art Center
- 6.Gedikpasa Hamam
- 7.Centre for Islamic Studies
- 8.Pera Museum
- 9.Uluslararası İstanbul Film Festivali (Istanbul International Film Festival)
- 10.Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski Pool
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